Training Specialist II (Salary)

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Training Specialist II for the Facilities Services Custodial division to deliver staff training, ensure program compliance, and manage records. You will lead classroom sessions, arrange facilities, and oversee retraining and volunteer development opportunities.

Hours are 40 per week with a 5:30 pm–2:00 am schedule; the role includes driving a university vehicle and supporting staff development across campus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with experience training custodians or facilities personnel.
• Public speaking and presentation skills required; ability to follow complex instructions.
• Experience communicating with diverse populations and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote health and well-being through standardized training programs.
• Provide designated classroom training and arrange classrooms and materials.
• Deliver standardized regulatory trainings and perform compliance audits.
• Administer retraining and track records; supervise Transitional Work Program training.
• Maintain attendance records and monthly training reports; operate university vehicle.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Deadline orientation

Microsoft Office

Training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

OS1/Team cleaning programs

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Training Specialist II (Salary)

Hiring Department:

Facilities Services

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details:

General Notes
You belong at The University of Texas at Austin, where you can help change the world at work while receiving competitive pay and great benefits!

What sets you apart when you join UT?

As a Longhorn, you'll be working for a globally recognized university. Your work will make a difference in the lives of faculty and staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you're the type of person who wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you'll like becoming a member of the Facilities Services team at UT.

With Facilities Services, you'll have opportunities to grow and learn. We believe that everyone has the potential to be a leader, and we offer comprehensive leadership training and development programs. We want to help you achieve your career goals, because our goal is for you to have a long and rewarding career with us.

What benefits do I receive with UT? The university offers an impressive benefits package including, but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card

For more details on benefits, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards.

Purpose

Provide training and employee development opportunities for staff in the Custodial Services division. Ensure program compliance.

Responsibilities

• Promote the health and well-being of university community through instruction in sustainable standardized processes.
• Provide designated classroom training. Responsible for organizing and teaching classes or groups and arranging for classrooms,equipment, and instructional material to be used by class.
• Provide standardized process and regulatory compliance training in the field. Perform compliance field audits to identify retraining requirements.
• Administer on the spot retraining and/or maintain records recommending individuals for remedial training classes.
• Train employees in the Transitional Work Program in accordance with medical restrictions and monitor the effectiveness of the assignment.
• Maintain records of class attendance and compile reports related to monthly training.
• Drive university vehicle.
• Promote interest in voluntary classes and professional development opportunities.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED. Demonstrated experience training custodians or other facilities personnel. Demonstrated experience in public speaking/presentation skills. Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products. Experience following complex work instructions. Experience communicating and interacting with a wide range of populations. Excellent communication and organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and customer services skills. Ability to meet deadlines. Regular and punctual attendance is required.

Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree. More than two years of experience training custodians or other facilities personnel. Experience administering adult training programs. Experience in OS1 or team cleaning programs. Proficiency in multiple languages such as English, Spanish, ASL, French, Portuguese, Kinyarwanda and Vietnamese.

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Salary

$45,000+ (depending on qualifications)

Working Conditions

Environmental Demands

• May work around standard office conditions.
• May work around chemicals.
• Continuous standing and walking.
• Must wear uniforms and personal protective equipment

Physical Tasks

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Use of manual dexterity.
• Climbing of stairs.
• Climbing of ladders.
• Lifting/moving and pushing/pulling.

Work in a fast-paced work environment with overlapping deadlines. Direct client contact. Work in a team environment. Other related as assigned such as traveling to meetings, managing projects, serving on a variety of committees, etc.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 5:30 pm - 2:00 am. Occasional work outside the normal schedule, including up to six days per month reporting at 3:00 pm for new hire orientation sessions. May include up to ten days per year of weekend work.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of Interest

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. The following poster documents are available:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.